Descendants of Joseph Mattausch

First Generation

1. Joseph Mattausch, son of Unknown Mattausch and Unknown, was born about 1811 in Bohemia, died on 30 Nov 1891 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin about age 80, and was buried in Dec 1891 in Liberty Cemetery, Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Joseph Mattausch and family came to America from Algesdorf, Austria, in the Tirol area of Austria. We think this was the emigrate Mattausch father, settled around the towns of Buffalo City, Fountain City, Alma, Arcadia, Waumandee, Cream, in Buffalo County Wisconsin in about th e year 1857. First settled in Mormon Valley, LaCrosse, area of Wisconsin. The 1870 census o f Buffalo County, Wisconsin, town of Waumandee, page 141 lists the following: House #655 Jose ph Mattausch, age 59, farmer, born Bohemia, Anna Mattausch, age 54, Born Bohemia, Edward Matt ausch, age 27, born Bohemia William Mattausch, age 25, born Bohemia, Theresa Mattausch, age 2 0, born Bohemia, Mary Mattausch, age 18, born Bohemia, Anna Mattausch, age 17, born Bohemia , Emilie Mattausch, age 12, born Wisconsin, Gustav Mattausch, age 9, born Wisconsin, Reinhar t Mattausch, age 7, born Wisconsin, Two children died in the storm sewers at Fountain City, W isconsin.

Joseph married Annie Storch about 1834 in Bohemia. Annie was born about 1816 in Bohemia.

General Notes: Do not know when Annie Storch died, but it was before her husband Joseph Mattausch died becau se his will listed no wife survives.

Annie Storch is also listed as Maria S. Storch.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2 M i. Frank Mattausch was born on 25 Oct 1835 in Austria, died on 12 Oct 1924 at age 88, and was buried in Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 3 M ii. Stephan Mattausch was born in 1837 in Bohemia, died in 1922 in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington at age 85, and was buried in 1922 in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington.

+ 4 M iii. Joseph Mattausch was born on 15 Aug 1838 in Klein Tschokan, Bohemia, was baptized in Algesdorf, Austria, died on 16 Jun 1920 in Alma, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 81, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 9 F viii. Theresa Mattausch "Tracy" was born on 3 Sep 1848 in Leibritz, Austria, died on 30 Apr 1921 in Mondovi, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 72, and was buried on 4 May 1921 in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 11 F x. Anna Mattausch was born on 10 Apr 1853 in Bohemia and died on 5 May 1924 at age 71.

+ 12 F xi. Emilie Mattausch was born on 20 Jan 1858 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 11 Apr 1946 at age 88, and was buried in Nelson, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 13 M xii. Gustave Mattausch was born in 1861 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died in 1947 in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington at age 86, and was buried in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington.

+ 14 M xiii. Reinhardt Mattausch was born on 5 Nov 1862 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin and died on 18 Jan 1950 in Wabasha, Minnisota at age 87.

Second Generation

2. Frank Mattausch (Joseph1) was born on 25 Oct 1835 in Austria, died on 12 Oct 1924 at age 88, and was buried in Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: The 1870 census of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, town of Fountain City, page 38 lists the follow ing: House #214 Frank Mattausch, age 35, born Bohemia, Julia Mattausch, age 28, born Bohemia , Emilie Mattausch, age 5, born Wisconsin, Amalia Mattausch, age 3, Born Wisconsin, Louise Ma ttausch, age 5/12, born Wisconsin

Death of Frank Mattausch is listed Vol 9, Pg 300, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Death Record o f Frank Mattausch lists his father as Joseph Mattausch, Born Austria, Mother unknown, Born Au stria, Died of Apoplexy. Informant on death certificate: A.F. Mattausch, Zion, Illinois.

Frank married Julia John, daughter of Guttieb John and Theresa, on 27 Sep 1862 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Julia was born on 4 Apr 1842, died on 26 Feb 1917 at age 74, and was buried in Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Julia John Mattausch is buried at Liberty Cemetery, at Cream Wisconsin.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 15 F i. Emilie Mattausch was born on 23 Nov 1865 in Wisconsin and died on 24 Aug 1955 at age 89.

+ 17 F iii. Louisa Mattausch was born on 7 Jan 1870 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 3 Nov 1879 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 9, and was buried in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 20 M vi. C Ferdinand Mattausch was born on 6 Apr 1876, died on 26 Oct 1879 at age 3, and was buried in Liberty Cemetery, Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

3. Stephan Mattausch (Joseph1) was born in 1837 in Bohemia, died in 1922 in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington at age 85, and was buried in 1922 in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington.

General Notes: The 1870 census of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, town of Waumandee, page 141 lists the following : House #656 Steven Mattausch, age 30, farmer, born Bohemia, Elisabeth Mattausch, age 30, bor n Baden, Franz Mattausch, age 3, born Wisconsin, William Mattausch, age 9/12, born Wisconsin

Stephen Mattausch, one of the pioneers of the Little Waumandee valley has rented his far m to Archie McRae, for a term of years. His sons are contemplating to leave for the state o f Washington in the near future and the old folks are getting to far along in years to run th e farm.

Rosalia, Washington named in 1872 in honor of wife of the first postmaster, Rosalia Favorite . It is located 27 miles N of Colfax, Washington, 31 miles S of Spokane, Washington, 5 mile s E of Malden and 9 miles N of Thorton on Pine Creek

Stephan married Elizabeth Kuehn. Elizabeth was born in 1849 in Germany, died in 1931 in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington at age 82, and was buried in 1931 in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington.

General Notes: Last name could be spelled KEEN.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 21 M i. Frank Louis Mattausch was born on 5 Feb 1867 in Waumandee, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 9 Aug 1961 in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington at age 94, and was buried in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington.

+ 22 M ii. William Theabold Mattausch was born on 25 Apr 1869 in Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin and died in Sep 1961 in Deer Park, Spokane County, Washington at age 92.

+ 23 F iii. Anna Mattausch was born on 21 Apr 1872 and died on 27 Feb 1955 in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington at age 82.

4. Joseph Mattausch (Joseph1) was born on 15 Aug 1838 in Klein Tschokan, Bohemia, was baptized in Algesdorf, Austria, died on 16 Jun 1920 in Alma, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 81, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

Will in probate: estate of Joseph Mattausch, number 2715, State of Wisconsin, County Court, B uffalo County, in the matter of the estate of Joseph Mattausch deceased. Filed 19 April 1921 , died 16 June 1920.

OBITUARY

JOSEPH MATTAUSCH, SR.

As briefly mentioned in our issue of last week. Jos. Mattausch Sr., for many years a resident of this county and well and popularly known among a large number of friends and associa tes, passed away at his home in the town of Alma on Wednesday, June 16, at 11:30 a.m., deat h being caused by acute stomach trouble and the infirmities of old age. Deceased was 81 year s and 10 months of age when death overtook him. Joseph Mattausch Sr., was born in Algers dorf, Austria, on August 15, 1838, where he spent the early years of his life. At the age of fourteen he entered the employ of a blacksmith as an apprentice and served in that capacity for three years, becoming an expert and efficient blacksmith and machinist, a trade which h e followed for many years. Deceased came to this country with his parents in 1855, the f amily settling in Mormon Coolie, La Crosse County. He came to Buffalo County about two year s later and took up his residence in the town of Lincoln. Soon thereafter he found employment at his trade in Minneiska, Minn., and a few years later in Fountain City, where he was marr ied to Miss Mary Herdeg, who with three sons and one daughter, Edward of Gilmanton, Joseph Jr . at home, William of Wabasha, and Mrs. John Voss of Gilmanton, are left to mourn his loss. S ix children preceded him in death. Mr. Mattausch and family moved from Fountain City t o the town of Alma in 1894, where they have since resided and where the deceased has ever bee n known as a prominent and upright citizen. He was always a great lover of music and was a me mber of the first brass band organized at Fountain City many years ago. Besides being a popul ar and well-liked citizen and neighbor deceased was a kind and dutiful husband and father an d his passing is deeply mourned by relatives and friends. His was an honest nature and he wa s ever firm and outspoken in his convictions. He leaves, besides his wife and children , six brothers and five sisters; Frank, Stephen, Edward, William, Gustave, Reinhold, Mrs C. K uehn, Mrs. F. Dowiasch, Mrs. Geo. Plett, Mrs. John Plett and Miss Emilie. He also leaves four teen grandchildren. The funeral was held Friday from the home, Rev. Bursack officiating , and interment was made in the cemetery at Gilmanton. Many friends and neighbors attended th e last sad rites and paid tribute to the memory of this venerable citizen who has passed to h is reward. (source: Buffalo Co. Journal Wisconsin. page 1, June 14, 1920)

Joseph married Mary Herdeg, daughter of Wendelin Herdeg and Maria Mary Herrmann, on 28 Jun 1866 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Mary was born on 12 Aug 1848 in Wurtemburg, Germany, died after 18 Apr 1921 in Galena, Illinois, and was buried about 1921 in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Mary Herdeg had two sisters who lived in Galena, Illinois. (source: Etta Dieckman)

1855 Wisconsin State Census

Noted events in her life were:

• She appeared on the census in 1855 in Buffalo City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 28 F i. Emelia M Mattausch was born on 28 May 1866 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 7 Aug 1918 in Benton City, Benton County, Washington at age 52, and was buried in Prosser, Benton County, Washington.

+ 29 M ii. Edward Stephan Mattausch "Eddie" was born on 7 Apr 1869 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 19 Oct 1955 at age 86, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 30 M iii. Joseph W Mattausch Jr "Sepp" was born on 17 Dec 1870 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died in 1936 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin at age 66, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 31 F iv. Therisia M Mattausch "Tracy" was born on 31 Dec 1873 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 11 Apr 1904 in Modena, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 30, and was buried on 14 Apr 1904 in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 32 M v. Mattausch was born on 19 Nov 1874 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin and died in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 33 M vi. Wilhelm Fredrich Mattausch "Bill" was born on 28 Oct 1876 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 7 Oct 1934 in Alma, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 57, and was buried in Nelson, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 34 F vii. Pauline M Mattausch "Polly" was born on 7 May 1879 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 29 Jan 1917 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 37, and was buried on 31 Jan 1917 in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 35 F viii. Mathilda Marie Mattausch "Tillie" was born on 17 Jan 1883 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died in 1924 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin at age 41, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 36 F ix. Eva L Mattausch was born on 28 Sep 1889 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 26 Mar 1919 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 29, and was buried on 28 Mar 1919 in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

William Mattausch came from Bohemia in 1856. He married Gertrude Tillman. They bought the far m in 1874--6 children.

On childrens birth records says both parents born Germany or Austria.

Buffalo County Journal August 11, 1921

William F. Mattausch took his brother Edward to Mondovi last Friday from which place the latter went to Eau Claire to stay with their mother, who is seriously ill at the Sacred Heart Hospital.

William was almost blind. He and his children were redheaded.

OBITUARY William Mattausch

Another pioneer has answered the call to migrate to a new unknown land, leaving behind hi m the fruits of a long and useful life. Wilhelm Mattausch was born in Algersdort, Austria, January 14, 1844, and came to this country with his parents in 1856. They resided near La Crosse for two years, then came to Buffalo County. His marriage to Gertrude Tillman took place April 23, 1878, and they thereafter made their home in the town of Lincoln. Could the complete story be told of Mr. Mattausch's personal activities and his relation t oward the community in which he lived it would reveal a tale of patience, hardship, toil, an d self denial, mingled with a saving appreciation for such simple social advantages as were a vailable in the rural district, and in which he often took a leading part. It was as a lad only 12 years old the he came across the broad Atlantic with his parents , the voyage being made in a sailing vessel and they were seven weeks on the water. The fami ly located first at Tmadison, from which place they journeyed to La Crosse by ox team. In the year 1874 Mr. Mattausch homesteaded some land in the town of Lincoln near Praag, wh ich he cleared and made his home, and of which he retained possession until his death last we ek. In those early days wild game was abundant, and Mr. Mattausch was fond of the chase. It i s told that he was reputed to be more than ordinarily successful as a hunter, and that beside s other game he brought home in all about a hundred deer and two bears. As the country around became more settled and developed, he came to be one of the more act ive and best known residents. For eight years he held the office of director of the distric t school board, and for twenty years he served as school treasurer. He was also elected a mem ber of the town board of supervisors and held that position three years. He became well known in quite a large section of the country in the days when threshing ri gs were few, the territory of each rig was large and the season long. He and his brother Step han owned a large outfit for many years and threshed in an area that took in much of the town s of Lincoln, Waumandee, and Gilmanton, and even went into the town of Dover and near Nelson. Coming from a family with a natural inclination for music, he learned to play the bass vio lin very well, and with his sons Henry and Joseph formed an orchestra that provided merry en tertainment at many a country dance and entertainment. He also enjoyed singing and belonged t o a local singing society. Mr. Mattausch was a well informed man, as was fond of good reading, and was an active memb er of a German reading circle, called the "Lincoln Leseverein Frohsin" When the Praag Cheese Co, was organized many years ago he was one of the principal promote rs of the enterprise and acted as treasurer for many years. Always active and conscientious in his duties while he was able, he was patient and uncomp laining when physical disability became his lot in his declining years. About six years ago he became blind, and after an illness of several days he passed away a t his home on Tuesday, January 5. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A.C. Perterhansel o f the Reformed Church and the remains were laid to rest in the Lincoln Cemetery Friday with s ongs by the church choir. Six nephews of the deceased acted as pallbearers, namely: Joe Plett, George Plett, Adolf P lett, Alvin Plett, Joe Mattausch Jr., and Frank Dowiasch. Deceased leaves surviving his sorrowing wife and the following five children: Henry, Josep h, Nic, and Mrs Ed Miller, all of the town of Lincoln, and Mrs. Frank Schmidt of the town o f Alma. One daughter Julia, died in infancy. He also leaves two brothers and two sisters: Rei nhold, Mrs. Mary Dowiasch, and Emelia of the town of Lincoln, land Gustav of Spokane, Wash. , also three grandchildren, Lester and Delores Mattausch and Oliver Miller.

William married Gertrude Tillman, daughter of Henry Tillman and Gertrude, on 23 Apr 1878 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Gertrude was born in 1859 in Austria, died in 1958 at age 99, and was buried in Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

Thought to be Buffalo County's oldest resident, Mrs. Gertrude Mattausch 98, died Wednesda y evening of last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Augusta Miller at Praag. The funeral service was held here Saturday afternoon at the Stohr chapel with Rev. Gene Kr ueger officiating. Interment was in the town of Lincoln. Mrs Mattausch was born in Germany in 1859 and came to the United States when she was a yea r old. She was married April 23, 1878, to William Mattausch who died 26 years ago. Survivors are: Four Children, Joseph, Mrs. Augusta Miller, Nicholaus and Mrs. Ella Schmidt , all of Alma; a brother, Henry Tillman, Alma; two half-sisters, Mrs. Anna Haigh and Mrs. William (Lena) Balk, Alma; a half-brother Jo seph Tillman, Winona; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A son, Henry, died last year and a daughter, Julia, died in infancy. Two sisters precede d her in death. Pallbearers were William Balk, Rudolph Mueller, Oscar Noah, Joseph Heller, George Plett, J oseph Plett. Those from a distance who came to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Duerkop, Bla ck River Falls; Mrs. Henry Lien, Hixton, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Meinert, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Roel lig, La Crosse; Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wendt, Owen; Mrs. Tony Karnitz, Neillsville; Mrs. Guy Rich mond, Greenwood; Lester Mattausch, Milwaukee; besides many others from Independence, Mondovi , Cockrane and Buffalo City.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 37 M i. Henry William Mattausch was born on 7 Sep 1879 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 27 Apr 1956 in Neillsville, Clark County, Wisconsin at age 76, and was buried in Greenwood , Clark County, Wisconsin.

9. Theresa Mattausch "Tracy" (Joseph1) was born on 3 Sep 1848 in Leibritz, Austria, died on 30 Apr 1921 in Mondovi, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 72, and was buried on 4 May 1921 in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

Mrs. Geo. Plett Sr. (nee Theresa Mattausch) of Mondovi died at her home on Saturday afte r a week illness. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon, the remains being taken from Mond ovi to Gilmanton for burial, an obit will be published next week.

MRS GEO. PLETT SR.

Theresa Mattausch was born in Leibritz, Austria, Sept., 3, 1848. She came to this countr y with her parents at the age of six, in the year 1854. They located at La Crosse, Wis., fo r a number of years when they moved to the town of Lincoln where she was married to George Pl ett, March 7th, 1876. Mr. and Mrs. Plett took a farm in the town of Gilmanton where they live d until the year 1902. They then moved onto a farm in the town of Albany, Pepin County, wher e they lived until 1908, when they retired from farming and moved to the city of Mondovi. Aft er a week's illness, Mrs. Plett died at her home here Saturday, April 30. The funeral was hel d Wednesday afternoon, services being conducted at the church in Gilmanton by Rev. F.R.Black . There was a large attendance. Interment was made at Gilmanton cemetery. Mrs. Plett is su rvived by her husband and nine children: Mrs. Anna Auer of this city; Adolf of Mondovi; Josep h of Albany; Mrs Frank Auer of Cochrane; George Jr., of this city; Helena and Edgar of the to wn of Albany; Mrs. Henry Johnson of Mondovi and Alvin of Albany. One son Oscar, died in infan cy. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; by five brothers; William and Reinhold Matta usch of town of Lincoln; Frank Mattausch of St Paul, Minn.; and Stephen and Gustave Mattausc h of Rosalia, Washington; and three sisters: Mrs. Dowisch and Emilia Mattausch of town of Lin coln, Mrs. John Plett of this city.-Mondovi Herald.(Buffalo County Journal, Wisconsin, 12 Ma y 1921)

Buffalo County Journal 22 April 1921 Mr. & Mrs. George Plett, M r. & Mrs. Joe Plett, Mrs. John Plett and Mrs. Albert Gueltzow of Mondovi, Mr. and Mrs. Willia m Mattausch, Henry Reihold, Mrs. Amelia Mattausch, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dorviasch of Lincoln an d Mrs. William F. Mattausch of this city went to Wabasha Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs . Bals. Kuehn, who died at her home. Was a longtime resident of Wabasha, age 75 years.

Theresa married George Plett Sr., son of Hans George Plett and Margaret, in 1877. George was born on 27 Feb 1851 in Germany, died on 11 Jun 1936 at age 85, and was buried in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: George Plett, a well-known and highly respected citizen of Mondovi, Buffalo County, who ha s done good work in developing farms in both Buffalo and Pepin Counties, was born in Germany , Feb. 27, 1850, son of Hans George and Margaret Plett. At the age of 19 years he came to Ame rica, his brother John, aged 19, coming two years later. His emigration was caused by a lette r he had received from an old school friend who had come to this country previously and wh o wrote that he was getting $19 a month for his labor. Landing in New York after a voyage o f 14 days, he and his brother made their way directly to Buffalo County, and on arriving her e went to Mondovi township, where they worked that summer for a Mr. Lauerbach. During the ens uing winter they did chores on the farm for their board. The winter after that George Plett f ound employment in the lumber camps and was thus occupied for several years. In the meanwhil e he had been joined by his parents, who came to this country four years after him. In 1877 G eorge Plett became a land owner buying a tract of 160 acres in section 32, Gilmanton township , of which 100 acres had been broken. There was also a small frame house and shed barns on th e place. Here his mother kept house for him for a time. In 1877 Mr. Plett was married to Mari e Theresa Mattausch, of the Little Waumandee, and they began domestic life on the Gilmanton f arm, the size of which he subsequently increased by the purchase of an additional tract of 8 0 acres adjoining. He also improved the place by the erection of a two-story frame house, co nsisting of upright and wing, a frame barn, granary, corncrib and tool sheds, finally develop ing the farm into one of the best in the county. Residing on it until 1903, he then purchase d 320 acres in Albany township, Pepin County, five miles north of Mondovi, of which about 10 0 acres were broken, and moved to it, renting the Gilmanton farm to his sons. There he reside d until 1908, when he sold the Pepin County farm to his son Joseph and returned to the Gilman ton farm, which he operated for two years with his sons George R. and Adolph. Wanting more la nd, he went to the state of Washington, but finding nothing there to suit him, returned to B uffalo County. In 1908 Mr. Plett sold the Gilmanton township farm to his sons, George R and A dolph, and in 1910 bought 27 acres in Mondovi City within the city limits, to which he move d and where he is now living, the place having a comfortable frame house as well as a barn . Though well to do, Mr. Plett is not content to live in idleness, but works a part of his la nd, renting the rest. His Political principles are those of the Republican party, but he ha s never been active in politics. He and his wife, who is still living, are the parents of nin e children, five sons and four daughters, who are comfortably settled around them in Buffal o and Pepin Counties. They are as follows: Anna, the widow of Albert Auar; Adolph, a residen t of Buffalo County; Joseph, a resident of Pepin County; Selma, now Mrs. Frank Auar, of Cochr ane; George R., living on the old farm; Helen, who keeps house for her brother Edgar; Clara , now Mrs Henry Johnson, of Mondovi; Edgar, who is farming in Pepin County, and Alvin, who i s now in the United States service. (Source: History of Buffalo and Pepin Counties Wisconsin) (Printed 1919)

Children from this marriage were:

+ 53 F i. Annie Plett was born on 26 Dec 1877 and died on 12 Feb 1931 at age 53.

+ 54 M ii. Adolph Plett was born on 7 Feb 1879 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 29 Dec 1951 in Menomonie, Wisconsin at age 72, and was buried in Mondovi, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

12. Emilie Mattausch (Joseph1) was born on 20 Jan 1858 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 11 Apr 1946 at age 88, and was buried in Nelson, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Emilie Mattausch never married. She was a homemaker, age 88, 2mo, 21days old when died. Regis ter of deaths, Vol 14, page 133, Buffalo County Wisconsin death records. Informant on death c ertificate Reinhold Mattausch.

13. Gustave Mattausch (Joseph1) was born in 1861 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died in 1947 in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington at age 86, and was buried in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington.

Registration of marriage: Vol II, page 116, Buffalo County marriage records. He was a farme r at time of marriage.

Gustave married Wilhelmina "Minnie" Schultz, daughter of Martin F Schultz and Caroline Zirzow, on 18 Feb 1888 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Wilhelmina was born in 1860, died in 1931 at age 71, and was buried in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington.

Reinhart Mattausch (listed as Reinhold) listed in Farmer Directory of Lincoln township, Buffa lo County, Wisconsin, 1914, as living on R1, sec 18, owning 234.75 acres of land, lived in Li ncoln township 50 years, no wife or children listed.

Funeral services were held here Sunday from the Stohr Funeral Chapel for Reinhold Mattausc h 87 year old native of the Town of Lincoln. The Rev. Harvey Schweepe officiated at the servi ces. Burial was at the Town of Lincoln Cemetery. He was born in the the Town of Lincoln, Nov 5, 1862, the son of Joseph and Ann Storch Matt ausch. In his adult life he farmed for 30 years and then sold his farm to Frank Dowiasch. Lat er he built a home at Praag, where he lived with his two sisters, Mrs Mary Dowiasch and Mis s Emily Mattausch. Mr. Mattausch was the last of thirteen children in the family. Death came on January 18, ten days after he fell and broke his hip on January 8. He was ho spitalized at St. Elizabeth Hospital at Wabasha from the time of his accident. He leaves to m orn him 32 nieces and nephews.

Third Generation

15. Emilie Mattausch (Frank2, Joseph1) was born on 23 Nov 1865 in Wisconsin and died on 24 Aug 1955 at age 89.

17. Louisa Mattausch (Frank2, Joseph1) was born on 7 Jan 1870 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 3 Nov 1879 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 9, and was buried in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

20. C Ferdinand Mattausch (Frank2, Joseph1) was born on 6 Apr 1876, died on 26 Oct 1879 at age 3, and was buried in Liberty Cemetery, Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Register of deaths, Buffalo County, pg 63

21. Frank Louis Mattausch (Stephan3, Joseph1) was born on 5 Feb 1867 in Waumandee, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 9 Aug 1961 in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington at age 94, and was buried in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington.

General Notes: In the 1870 census, this person is listed as Franz. I think it is the same person.

Information on birth and death taken from tombstone, IOOF cemetery, Rosalia, Washington.

OBITUARY

Frank L. Mattausch

Funeral mass was read at the Holy Rosary Church at Rosalia on Monday, August 14th for Fra nk L. Mattausch, who passed away Aug 9th at the St. Ignatuies Hospital on Aug 9th aged 94. He was born in Buffalo County, Wis. February 5. 1867 and grew to manhood on the farm of hi s parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Mattausch. In 1896 he married Arnoldina Ganz and for twenty years they lived on their farm in the tow n of Lincoln, where their three children, Edwin, Louise and Lenora were born. In 1915 he and his family moved to Rosalia, Washington where his parents, brothers and si sters had moved previously and had bought farms in the rich Palouse wheat country, and he t oo bought a farm there. After the death of his wife in 1951 he made his home with his daughters Mrs. T.C. Gahr, a nd Mrs. Edwin Fetzner spending a part of each summer on the home farm with his son Edwin unti l a year ago when he had several strokes and needed special care which was given to him at Pa louse Rest Haven in Colfax, Washington, and on Aug 9 he passed away at the St. Ignatuis Hosp ital. He is survived by his son Edwin, Rosalia, Washington, and two daughters, Mrs. Theron Gah r (Louise) and Mrs. Edwin Fetzner (Lenora) Warren, Oregon; 5 grandchildren, and 10 great-gran dchildren; three brothers, W.T. Mattausch, Clayton, Washington; Julius and George and on sist er Emma, Rosalia, Washington; one sister Mrs John Weinandy (Anna) and one brother, Rudolph, p receded him in death.

Frank married Arnoldina E Ganz on 14 Nov 1896 in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Arnoldina was born on 17 Feb 1869 in Waumandee, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 9 Jan 1951 in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington at age 81, and was buried in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington.

22. William Theabold Mattausch (Stephan3, Joseph1) was born on 25 Apr 1869 in Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin and died in Sep 1961 in Deer Park, Spokane County, Washington at age 92.

General Notes: OBITUARY

William Mattausch

Services for William Mattausch, 92, an Inland Empire resident since 1908, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Hazen & Jaeger's with the Rev. John F. Groschupf officiating. Burial will b e at Greenwood. Mr. Mattausch died yesterday at a Deer Park hospital. Born in Cream, Wis., he was a dairyman there before coming west in 1908. He farmed at Rosa lia for more than 30 years before retiring and moving to Spokane in 1944. He made his home a t Loon Lake in recent years. Mr. Mattausch and his four brothers at one time comprised a popular dance orchestra here. He was the first master of Plaza Grange and a member of Modern Woodman of the World. He is survived by a son, Stephen, Moses Lake; four daughters, Mrs. Edna Steen, Fairfield ; Mrs. Berma Bjorklund and Mrs. Palma Richardson, both of Spokane, and Mrs. Anna Irwin, Rosal ia; two grandchildren and a great-grandson; a sister, Emma Mattausch, and two brothers, Georg e and Julius Mattausch, all of Rosalia. His older brother Frank, another brother Rud of Rosalia, a sister Ann Weinady proceeded hi s death. Also his wife the former Christina Roffler and a daughter Viva Mcbride proceeded hi s death.

William married Christina Roffler.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 92 F i. Edna June Mattausch was born on 4 Jun 1895 in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 22 Jun 1994 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington at age 99, and was buried in Washington.

28. Emelia M Mattausch (Joseph4, Joseph1) was born on 28 May 1866 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 7 Aug 1918 in Benton City, Benton County, Washington at age 52, and was buried in Prosser, Benton County, Washington.

General Notes: The father of Emilia Mattausch was a Blacksmith, 1/2 Austrian and 1/2 Bohemian.

Registration of birth: Book II, Pg 95, Number 800, Buffalo County, Wisconsin Birth records.Lists first name spelling as Emilie. The index to birth Vol II, pg 5, Buffalo County, Wisconsin , lists her name as Emilia. Lists date of birth 28 May 1865.

Certificate of Births (Fountain City, Wisconsin)

Full name of child: Emilia Mattausch Sex: Female Color: White Name of Other issue living: ------ Full Name of Father: Joseph Mattausch Occupation of Father: Blacksmith Name of Mother previous to marriage: Mary Herdeg Hour, Day of week, of Month, and the year of Birth: May 28, 1866 Place, Town or township, and County in which Born: Fountain City, Buffalo Co. Name of physician or other person signing the certificate, or on whose application registry is made: Mrs. Schwark Residence of such person: Fountain City Date of certificate: August 4th, 1874 Date of Registration: --------- Any additional circumstances: ----------

Obituary

Mrs Simon Triesch died at her home near Benton City last Wednesday of cancer. Funeral serv ices were held from the Catholic church here Friday, requiem high mass being commemorated b y the Rev. Father Richards. Interment was made in the Prosser Cemetery. Mrs Triesch leaves a husband, two daughters and two sons, one of the boys being in France. Source: Independent Record, The official paper of Benton County, Wa., Prosser Wa., 15 Aug 19 18.

In the matter of the estate of) FINAL ACCOUNTING AND

Emelie Triesch, Deceased ) REPORT #492

---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------- --- Comes now Simon Triesch, administrator of the above estate, of Emelie Triesch, deceased an d respectfully represents and shows to the court to--wit:

1. That Emelie Triesch died on or about the 7th day of August 1918, in Benton County, Wash ington and was at the time of her death a resident of Benton County, Washington.

2. That the decedent left no will devising or disposing of her property.

4. The said deceased left property real and personal to--wit: Community interest in lots 39 a nd 40, of division one, Kiona-Benton Highlands , according to the recorded plat thereof. Pers onal property, one team of horses and harness, three head of cows, sixty chickens , half inte rest in a 1917 model Ford car, one spring wagon, one farm wagon, one mower, one rake, two irrigation district bonds of $100.00, each two Liberty bonds of $50.00 each.

5. That on the 16th day of April 1919, Simon Triesch, administrator herein, petitioned the court for an order directing letters of administration to issue to him in said estate and later on the 22 day of April 1919, said administrator filed an order of this court appappointing he said Simon Triesch, administrator of the said estate of Emelie Triesch, deceased, and directed that letters of administration issue to him upon his filing a bond in the sum of $1500.

6 That thereafter on the said 22 of April, 1919 said Simon Triesch filed his bond, duly approved in the said sum of $1500, took the required oath and letter of administration were is sue to him, in above said estate.

7. That on the 22nd day of April, 1919, said administrator filed an order of this court appointing A.E.Whan, A.L. Henson, and John Gaustad, appraisers of said estate. That on the sai d 22nd day of April 1919 said administrator filed and inventory of all the property, both real and personal, said appraisers fixing the value of said real property above described in th e sum of $3025.00, and person property above described in the sum of $800.

8. That on the 22 day of April, 1919, said administrator filed an order of this court directing notice to issue to the creditors of said estate. The first publication of said notice was April 24, 1919 and the same was published for three consecutive weeks in the Republica n Bulletin, a newspaper of weekly circulation, published in Prosser, Washington, directing al l persons having claims, if any, against said estate do serve the same with vouchers on Andre w Brown, attorney for said estate, within six months after date of first publication of this notice, all of which is particularly shown by the records and files in this case, reference to which is hereby made.

9. That more than six months have elapsed since the date of first publication of said not ice to creditors, and no claims of any kind or nature whatsoever have been served on the sai d attorney, or the administrator and filed with the clerk of the above time is now passed for serving and filing such claims.

10. That no money has come into the hands of said administrator since his appointment an d no money has been paid out, by him since said appointment, all claims incident to the last sickness and burial of said deceased having been paid by said administrator prior to his application for letters herein, and for which no claim is hereby made.

11. That the expense of administering upon said estate is in the following sum to-wit: Filing petition for letters of administration--$5.00 Publishing notice to creditors-------------------$5.00 Filing final account and report------------------$5.00 Publishing notice of petition for settlement of account-----------------------------------------------$7.50 Total------------------------------------------------------$22.50

12. That the said estate consisted of real and personal property and is of the appraise d value of $3825.00 and your petitioner as administrator is entitled to a fee of $150.00 fo r administering upon the same.

13. That it has been necessary for said administrator to employ counsel to prepare and pr operly conduct the administration of said estate and said counsel is entitled to a reasonable fee, to be fixed and allowed by this court, for his service herein.

14. That said estate is now in a condition to be closed, all bills and claims, if any presented, having been paid and the time having elapsed when any bills or claims might be filed , due notice to creditors having been given as aforesaid, and all things having been done an d performed as required by law. WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays for an order of this court fixing a time and place of hearing his final account and report herein and approving the sa me. Also distributing the property of said estate to the heirs entitled thereto, and discharging said administrator and exonerating his bondsman from further liability.

(signed) Simon Triesch petitioner.

State of Washington) ) ss County of Benton )

Simon Triesch having been first duly sworn on oath deposes and says: That he is adminisrator for said estate and petitioner herein; that he has read the foregoing petition, knows t he content thereof, and that the same is true as he verily believes.

Emelia married Simon Martin Triesch, son of Peter Triesch and Maria Grun, on 15 Nov 1891 in Washington. Simon was born on 25 Dec 1861 in Greimerath, Regirungbezirg, Trier, Germany, died on 12 Apr 1935 in Prosser, Benton County, Washington at age 73, and was buried on 14 Apr 1935 in Prosser, Benton County, Washington.

General Notes: Simon Martin Triesch was a farmer and worked as a farmer when he and Emilia Mattausch lived in Colton or Uniontown, Washington about 1890 to 1904. Simon didn't know real date of birth, so choose 25 Dec.

Uniontown, Washington was named around 1879 for a junction point of Creeks and roads and for Union Creek and Union Flat of the area which had already been named. It is located 3 mi SE of Colton, Washington and 15 miles NW of Lewiston, Idaho on Union Flat Creek.

Thornton, Washington was named for its Position, located on Thorn Creek, 9 miles N of Colfax , Washington & 8 miles SE of Oaksdale.

Simon Martin Triesch is believed to have come to America at about the age of 15 years.

Simon Triesch probably lived in Fountain City or Buffalo City, Buffalo Co, Wisconsin prior to 1888. He probably rented the Turney farm with H.J. Schaaf around 1890 at Colton, Whitman, Wa. (this could be the Thoeny farm) Simon Triesch was baptized at Grainger, Germany 12 April 1871.

June 8, 1900 census of Whitman County, Colton precinct, Washington State. Living next door to John Reichl and John Bellinghauser. Simon Triesch, head of household, White Male, born Dec 1861 age 38 married 8 yrs. Born Germany. Father and Mother born Germany, yr immigration 1877, number of Years in U.S. 23. Naturalization/na, Farmer. Amelia, Wife, White Female, born May 1868, age 32, born, Wisconsin, parents born Germany. Joseph, son White Male, born Feb 1894, age 6, single, born Washington, father born Germany, mother born Wisconsin. Theresa, dau, White Female , born Nov 1895, age 4, single, born Washington, father born Germany, mother born Wisconsin . Edward, son, White Male, born Aug 1897, age 2, single, born Washington, father born Germany , mother born Wisconsin. Molly, dau, White Female, born Oct 1899, age 7/12, born Washington , father born Germany, mother born Wisconsin. All children at school except Molly.

Simon Triesch is listed on a list of members of the Catholic Church at Buffalo City, Wisconsin. (date Unknown)

OBITUARY

SIMON TRIESCH DIES

Simon Triesch, for the past twelve years a resident of Prosser and vicinity, died Friday , April 12 at the Pruden hospital. Funeral services were held Monday at the Sacred Heart Church in Prosser with Father Jachetti in charge. Mr. Triesch was born in Germany, December 25th, 1862. He came to America in 1876 settling in the state of Wisconsin where he resided until 1888 when he came to Washington. He was married to Miss Amelia Mattausch in 1891 who preceded him in death. Surviving are his children; Joe P. Triesch of Benton City, Edward J. Triesch of Prosser, Mrs Oral Montgomery of Benton City and Mrs Alven Moran of Umatilla, Oregon; also twelve grandchildren and a brother Pete Triesch of Spokane and a sister Mrs. Frank Hattrup of Watsonville, California. Burial was in the Prosser Cemetery. (Source: Newpaper and date unknown)

The south 2/3 of lot 15, all of lot 16 & the north half of lot 17, all in block K of Rich's addition to Prosser, Washington according to the official plat thereof.

Lots 12 & 13 in block 46, City of Prosser according to the official plat thereof.

Beginning at the NE corner of government lot 8 in Section 3, twp 8 north, range 24 E, thence west on the north line of said lot 8 a distance of 314.5 feet; thence due south 370 feet to the south line of said lot 8, thence east to the point of beginning, together with the appurtenances thereto belonging.

One negotiable promissory note executed by Ed Hensley & Francis Hensley, husband and wife in favor of H.W. Alsbury, in the sum of $500.00 & secured by a real estate mortgage, filed August 3, 1936 in volume 38 of mortgage, page 508, records of Benton County, Washington, said mortgage being a mortgage upon the following described land to wit: The south 20.7 acres of the E 1/2 of lot 4 of the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/2 of Section 9, twp 8 north, range 24E.W.N lying north of the Yakima river.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS No 1591 In Probate

In the Superior Court of the State of Washington in and for Benton County. In the matter of the estate of Simon Triesch Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Teresa Montgomery, has been appointed executrix of the estate of Simon Triesch, deceased, and that letters testamentary have been issued to her as such executrix. Notice is also given that all persons having claims against the Estate of the said Simon Triesch are hereby required to serve the same with the necessary vouchers, upon the executrix of said Estate, at the office of Bruce E. McGregor in Prosser in Benton County, Washington where the business of said estate is transacted and to file them with the clerk of the above entitled Court, together with proof of service thereof, within six months from and after the date of the first publication of this notice, to wit: within six months after the 4th day of July 1935, which is the first publication thereof, and if any claims be not filed within the time aforesaid, they shall be forever barred. Dated at Prosser, Washington this 1st day of July 1935. TERESA MONTGOMERY Executrix

First publication July 4th, 1935

Last publication July 18th, 1935

The will of Simon Martin Triesch (handwritten) reads as follows:

#1591

Date April 9th 1935

The last Will and Testament of Simon Triesch of Prosser in the County of Benton and State of Washington. On the name of God I Simon Triesch at the age of 72 years 11 months and 15 days and being of sound mind and memory do hereby make publish and declare this my last Will and Testament in the manner following that is to say: 1. I do hereby revoke all former Wills and Testamentary dispositions heretofore and anytime made by me. 2. I direct that at my death my body has a plain burial but strictly carried out by and thru the Catholic clergy. 3. I direct that all bills involving my last sickness and death shall be paid first by my estate. 4. I direct that next all just and lawful bills and claims against my estate, and lawful (unreadable )shall be paid as soon as there is money in my estate to pay same. 5. I direct that after all provisions herein set forth have been met and fully cared for, the remainder of my estate shall be divided as follows: 6. To my daughter Mollie Triesch Moran $150.00. 7. To my son Joseph P. Triesch, one fourth of the residue of estate. 8. To my daughter Thressa M. Triesch Montgomery, one fourth. 9. To my son Edward J. Triesch, one fourth. 10 To my daughter Mollie Triesch Moran, one fourth. 11 To my son Edward J. Triesch, I bequeath all my clothes and bedding. My other personnel effect may be divided according to your best agreement. 12. I hereby appoint my daughter Thressa M. Triesch Montgomery administratrix for my estate.

Prosser Wash. December 14th 1934

(signed) Simon Triesch

I direct that Testament shall be fully exepted in probate court if acknowledged by proper wittiness as to the genuineness of the my own handwriting in case I die before I have it witnessed.

• He had an estate probated on 4 Jul 1935 in Prosser, Benton County, Washington.

• He signed a will on 9 Apr 1935 in Prosser, Benton County, Washington.

• Deed: 22 Jul 1912, Prosser, Benton County, Washington.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 99 F i. Clara Elizabeth Triesch was born on 2 Jan 1893 in Colton, Whitman County, Washington, died on 23 Aug 1893 in Colton, Whitman County, Washington, and was buried in Colton, Whitman County, Washington.

+ 100 M ii. Joseph Peter Triesch "Joe" was born on 20 Feb 1894 in Colton, Whitman County, Washington, died on 24 Jun 1976 in Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington at age 82, and was buried in Richland, Benton County, Washington.

+ 101 F iii. Teresa Marie "Tressa" Triesch was born on 6 Nov 1895 in Colton, Whitman County, Washington, died in 1944 in Prosser, Benton County, Washington at age 49, and was buried in Prosser, Benton County, Washington.

+ 102 M iv. Edward Jacob Triesch "Ed" was born on 26 Aug 1897 in Colton, Whitman County, Washington, died on 10 Dec 1951 in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington at age 54, and was buried in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington.

+ 103 F v. Amalia Marie "Mollie" Triesch was born on 6 Oct 1899 in Colton, Whitman County, Washington, died on 9 Oct 1992 in Hermiston, Umatilla County, Oregon at age 93, and was buried on 12 Oct 1992 in Prosser, Benton County, Washington.

29. Edward Stephan Mattausch "Eddie" (Joseph4, Joseph1) was born on 7 Apr 1869 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 19 Oct 1955 at age 86, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Registration of birth: Vol II, Pg 5, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, Birth records. DOB 1869, Wa s Kicked by a horse and walked with a limp, was not a tall man. Edward and Estella had two children who died in infancy. Edward farmed in "French Valley"

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in 1919 in Texas.

Edward married Estella Pairso.

General Notes: She and Edward Mattausch had children that died. Her first husband was Joe Pairso. We do not have Estella's maiden name.

30. Joseph W Mattausch Jr "Sepp" (Joseph4, Joseph1) was born on 17 Dec 1870 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died in 1936 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin at age 66, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

Joe Mattausch, 67, who has been making his home with his brother-in-law John Voss, was struc k by a hit and run driver near the Voss home late Friday night and sustained a broken left le g, a back injury and other bruises. He was taken in the local ambulance to the Sacred Heart h ospital at Eau Claire where his injuries were dressed. No trace has been found up to this wri ting of the driver of the car that struck him, but promising clues are being followed up by t he authorities. (Buffalo County Journal, Pg 7, col 4, 8 Oct 1936)

VICTIM OF HIT-RUN DRIVER SUCCUMBS FROM INJURIES Joseph Mattausch, who was struck b y a hit-and-run driver near Mondovi on the night of Oct 2, died of injuries at the Sacred Hea rt Hospital, Eau Claire, Sunday. He was 66 years of age. Mattausch, who lived at the home o f John Voss, his brother-in-law, for the last 15 years, was found lying on the detour road so uth of Mondovi, unconscious and in a serious condition. He is believed to have been on his wa y back to the Voss house since he was not far away from the home when he was found. He had le ft the house earlier in the evening. A brother, Edward Mattausch, town of Lincoln, is his nea rest surviving relative. Before going to the Voss home to live, Mattausch lived with a cousin , Joseph Plett, on a farm north of Mondovi. He was born in Fountain City and for a number o f years lived in Hutchinson Creek before going to Mondovi. Funeral services were held Tuesda y afternoon at the Voss home, Mondovi, and at the undertaking parlors. Rev. A.L. Klein, pasto r of the Mondovi Methodist Church, officiated and burial was made in the Gilmanton cemetery . Among those from this vicinity who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Waldemar Gross, M rs. Fred Gross, Mrs Emma Jost, Nic. Jost, Mr. and Mrs. Miles Plank, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kreibi ch, Misses Evangeline Thoeny and Annabel Kent. Quite a number from the vicinity of Praag wer e also present. (Buffalo County Journal, Wisconsin, Pg 5, Col 4, 15 Oct 1936)

Will in probate: Estate of Joseph "Joe" Mattausch, filed 16 March 1937 In the matter of the e state of Note & mortgage by John Voss, a single man for $1000.00, dated April 23, 1932 intere st at the rate of 6% monthly-no endorsements on note. $1,285.70. One fur coat $50.00.

Joe lived at Mondovi. George Schafer was appointed special guardian for Evangeline Thoeny, Do nald Mattausch & Kathleen Mattausch.

31. Therisia M Mattausch "Tracy" (Joseph4, Joseph1) was born on 31 Dec 1873 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 11 Apr 1904 in Modena, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 30, and was buried on 14 Apr 1904 in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

The death of Mrs. Charles Michaels occurred, at her home in the town of Modena, Monday even ing, April 11th, 1904. Deceased had been ailing for years, being a sufferer from asthma and f or two weeks past she was ill, with pneumonia, which resulted as above stated. Mrs. Michae ls, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mattausch, of the town of Alma, was born at Fountain C ity, December 31st 1873 and grew up there. About thirteen years ago she came to the town of A lma with her parents and in October, 1896, she was married to her surviving husband, who wit h one child, a boy of five, mourns her untimely demise, which also brings sorrow to the hea rts of her parents, three brothers, Edward, Joseph and William, three sisters, Minnie, Paulin a and Eva. She was a dutiful wife, mother and daughter, a kind neighbor and true friend. T he funeral takes place this forenoon, interment to be in the Gilmanton cemetery and the servi ces to be conducted by Rev. Heusser, of the Reformed church, of this city. To the bereaved fa mily we extend condolence. May the deceased rest in peace. (Buffalo County Journal Wisconsin , 14 April 1904)

Her tombstone in Gilmanton Cemetery reads: Rest Mother, Rest in Quiet Sleep, While Friends i n Sorrow. Have photo of tombstone.

Theresa Mattausch's middle name could be Philomena.

Therisia married Carl W Michael on 24 Oct 1895 in Alma, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Carl was born in 1874, died in 1951 at age 77, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

Marriage Notes: Marriage Source: Wisconsin Marriages, Vol 2, p 179

General Notes: On a tombstone next to Carl Michael, there is a Katie C., 1886-1969 Carl Michael remarried and had a daughter Charlotte.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 106 M i. Elmer Michael was born on 2 Sep 1898, died on 22 Sep 1919 at age 21, and was buried on 24 Sep 1919 in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

32. Mattausch (Joseph4, Joseph1) was born on 19 Nov 1874 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin and died in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Registration of birth: Vol II,pg 19, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, birth records. No first nam e listed. Died as an infant.

33. Wilhelm Fredrich Mattausch "Bill" (Joseph4, Joseph1) was born on 28 Oct 1876 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 7 Oct 1934 in Alma, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 57, and was buried in Nelson, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

Registration of death: Vol 11, page 157, Buffalo County, Wisconsin death records. Age 57yrs , 11mo, 9days, old at time of death. The informant on death certificate was Florence Hetric k Mattausch. . MATTAUSCH-HETRICK After rumors and predictions had on a previou s occasion led to the belief that one of our popular young bachelors had formed a life partne rship with an estimable young lady who was suspected of being a willing party to the event, t he young couple bided their own time and slipped away to tie the nuptial knot, and without ma ny being the wiser for a few days, they quietly established themselves in their new home at A lma, surprising their many friends when the news gradually became known in this vicinity . The marriage of Mr. William F. Mattausch and Miss Florence Hetrick took place at Wabasha , Minn., on Saturday, March 1, at ten O"clock a.m. Justice J.H. Smith performing the ceremon y which united them as man and wife. The bride was tastily attired in blue taffeta, trimmed w ith georgette crepe and buttons. Miss Esther Hetrick, a sister of the bride, served as brides maid and also wore taffeta and georgette. Mr. Elmer Michaels, nephew of the groom, acted as b est man, and like the groom wore a suit of blue serge. Returning from Wabasha the same day th e wedding party enjoyed a pleasant luncheon at the former home of the bride in Nelson. Th e newly-wedded couple have taken up their residence in the house recently purchased from T.H . Kruse at the northern end of the city, and here they will find themselves welcome among nei ghbors to whom neither are strangers. The bride for the past year has been employed at the Bu rlington hotel as assistant during which time she has won the good will of both her employer s and patrons for her cheerfulness and industry in her duties and previously she held a simil ar position at the hotel at Nelson. Most of her life has been spent at the home of her parent s, Mr. and Mrs. John Hetrick, at Nelson, where her training in the art of housekeeping fitte d her well for the tasks now awaiting her. The groom is fortunate in winning as his helpmat e one so well endowed with womanly virtues, but that he deserves the best is the unanimous op inion of all his friends for many miles around, he having gained the good will of all his per sonal and business associates during recent years, After spending his earlier years assistin g his parents, Mr.and Mrs. Joseph Mattausch in the management of their farm in the town of Al ma, he for several years was a member of the livery firm of Miller & Mattausch, and for th e past year he has taken charge of the Standard Oil agency here. With his genial and kindly d isposition and his honest and accommodating conduct toward patrons, he has won the esteem o f all with whom he has come into contact and with every one's good will his future is likel y to be a prosperous one. That every happiness and blessing will be theirs as they trave l along life's way together is the wish of the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Mattausch as the y unite in extending congratulations. (Buffalo County Journal, Wisconsin, 13 March 1919.)

Wilhelm married Florence Hetrick on 1 Mar 1919 in Wabasha, Minnisota. Florence was born on 19 Nov 1874 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Birth record is recorded in Bk 2, Court House, Fountain City, Wisconsin. Married 2nd to Joh n Voss, her brother in law (surviving husband of Mathilda Mattausch)

34. Pauline M Mattausch "Polly" (Joseph4, Joseph1) was born on 7 May 1879 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 29 Jan 1917 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 37, and was buried on 31 Jan 1917 in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes:

OBITUARY

The funeral of Mrs. Robert Diekman took place on Wednesday, Jan. 31, the services being conducted by Rev. H.A.Block, and interment taking place in the local cemetery. Mrs. Dieckman, nee Pauline Mattausch, was born at Fountain City, May 7, 1879, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Mattausch. She spent her childhood there, and when thirteen years of age she came with her parents to the town of Alma, and made her home on the farm with them until her marriage to Robert Dieckman on Nov 10, 1901. Immediately after their marriage Mr.and Mrs. Dieckman made their home on a farm in French Valley in the town of Gilmanton, where they resided ever since. About a year ago she became ill with cancer, and although everything was done for her and the services of skilled physicians employed, she succumbed to the disease on Jan, 19, at the age of thirty-seven years. Deceased was a woman of fine character, possessed of all the attributes of a dutiful wife, a good mother, and a true friend, and her untimely demise brings to those nearest and dearest to her the heartfelt sympathy of her many friends. She leaves to mourn her death her husband and four children, Oscar, Walter, Milda, and Etta; also her aged parents, her three brothers, Edward, Joseph and William, and her three sisters, Mrs. Simon Triesch of Benton City, Wash., and Mrs. John Voss and Mrs. Chris. Thoeny of the town of Gilmanton. (newspaper and date unknown)

Died at home. Source: Etta Dieckman, Mondovi, Wisconsin, April 1997. Gilmanton, Wisconsin is in "French Valley"

Pauline married Robert Henry Dieckman "Rob", son of Carl Joachim Adolf Dieckman and Wilhemine Fredericke Henriette Hoffman, on 10 Nov 1901 in Alma, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Robert was born on 19 May 1877 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 16 Aug 1957 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 80, and was buried on 19 Aug 1957 in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Died at home. Source: Etta Dieckman, Mondovi, Wisconsin, April 1997. Gilmanton, Wisconsin is in "French Valley".

Children from this marriage were:

+ 108 M i. Oscar Robert Dieckman was born on 25 Aug 1902 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 10 Apr 1989 in Mondovi, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 86, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 109 M ii. Walter William Dieckman was born on 3 Feb 1906 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 18 May 1959 in Mondovi, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 53, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 110 F iii. Milda Anna Dieckman was born on 21 Jul 1911 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 26 Jun 1987 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin at age 75, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

35. Mathilda Marie Mattausch "Tillie" (Joseph4, Joseph1) was born on 17 Jan 1883 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died in 1924 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin at age 41, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Also known as Millie. Registration of Birth: Vol II, pg 386, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, birt h records. Lists mother as Mary Hueleck (however we know it is Herdeg)

At the hospitable home of the bride's parents, in the town of Alma, last Saturday, Novembe r 17th, Franz Schieche, Esq., pronounced the words which unite for life, Miss Mathilda Mattau sch and Mr. John W. Voss. The bride was attended by Misses Eva Mattausch and Josephine Voss , while the Messrs. Joseph Mattausch, Jr., and John Gluesing served in the capacity of best m en. Hosts of friends and relatives from far and near, had assembled to congratulate the yo ung couple and spend their day of honor with them. All were royally entertained and provide d with the best that kitchen and cellar afford, the hospitalty of the host and hostess knowin g no bounds. The young people amused themselves by dancing, to the tunes of the Mattausch orc hestra and all present had a most enjoyable time. Both parties to this happy union are well k nown to many of our readers, the bride being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mattausch, o f the town of Alma and a young lady, well qualified to assume the duties of housekeeper, whil e the groom who is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Voss, of the town of Gilmanton, is a industriou s, young man and a jovial fellow. The young people have already gone to house keeping, o n the Voss farm, in the above named town. Their many friends wish them a life of joy and happ iness and the Journal joins them in extending congratulations.(Buffalo County Journal, 22 Nov ember 1906)

Mathilda Marie Mattausch and John Voss had twins that died in infancy.

Marriage records: Vol 4, pg 41, Buffalo County. Wisconsin.

Noted events in her life were:

• She was baptized in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

Mathilda married John W Voss Jr, son of John W Voss Sr and Sophia Bokenhauer, on 17 Nov 1906 in Alma, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. John was born in 1880 and died in 1953 at age 73.

General Notes: Died of the Flu.

John W. Voss, proprietor of the old Voss homestead farm in section 35, Gilmanton township , Buffalo County, was born on this farm February 3, 1880, son of John and Sophia (Bockenhauer ) Voss. He was educated in the district school, which he attended up to the age of 14 years , and has always remained on the home farm, assisting his father up to the time of the latter 's retirement in 1906, at which time he bought the place. The farm is located about four mile s from Gilmanton, twelve from Mondovi and twenty from Alma, the two latter villages being Mr . Voss's markets. The soil is good clay loam, and of the 155 acres, ninety are under plow. Mr . Voss carries on general farming and dairying and is breeding full blooded Holstein cattle a nd Poland-China swine, all the branches of his business being conducted on a profitable basis . Until 1916 he resided in the frame house built by his father, but in that year he built hi s present residence, a frame two-story modern dwelling, 28 by 28 by 16 feet in dimensions. H e has also erected a frame barn 24 by 40 by 12 feet, with a full stone basement, this latte r building having been constructed in 1910. In 1918 he erected a stave silo, 12 by 24. The gr anary, a frame building 14 by 22 by 12 feet, and the poultry house, 10 by 12 by 8 feet, wer e erected by his father. Mr. Voss has been clerk of his school district for some years, but i s not active in politics. He votes the Republican ticket. His fraternal society affiliation s are with Camp No. 2464, M.W.A., of Gilmanton. On November 17, 1906, Mr. Voss was united i n marriage with Matilda, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Herdeg) Mattausch, of Alma township, Bu ffalo, County. They have had three children, two of whom (twins) died in infancy. The survivi ng child is Frances, who was born April 11, 1911. (Source: History of Buffalo and Pepin Count ies Wisconsin) (Printed 1919)

The child from this marriage was:

+ 112 F i. Frances Voss was born on 17 Jan 1911 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin and was buried in Mondovi Cemetery, Mondovi, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

36. Eva L Mattausch (Joseph4, Joseph1) was born on 28 Sep 1889 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 26 Mar 1919 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 29, and was buried on 28 Mar 1919 in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

One of the saddest family tragedies in the history of Buffalo county was the result of th e terrible epidemic of influenza which has been raging in the northern end of the county fo r the past few weeks. Although not in direct contact, the homes of C.W. Thoeny of the town o f Gilmanton and of Romeo Thoeny of the town of Lincoln were almost simultaneously stricken wi th the dreaded disease, both husband and wife of the former and the husband of the latter suc cumbing to the effects of pneumonia. Besides losing these parents, the children of both famil ies suffered from the affliction, but all are fortunately on the road to recovery C.W. Tho eny and Romeo Thoeny were both sons of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Thoeny, formerly of Waumandee and L incoln, but now residing at Mondovi. They leave surviving them, besides their families and pa rents, the following sisters: Mrs. Otto Gaebele of the town of Lincoln, Mrs Clayton Butler o f Mondovi, Mrs. Raymond Schultz of the town of Alma, and Miss Wilma Thoeny of Mondovi. Th e tragic misfortune which has befallen the Thoeny families has cast a shadow of sadness and m ourning in their community, and in fact throughout the county, as they had a wide acquaintanc e in this section and were highly esteemed by all. The surviving relatives have the heartfel t sympathy of everyone in their heavy sorrow.(Buffalo County Journal, pg 1, Thursday 3 Apri l 1919)

MRS. C.W. THOENY A short wifehood and motherhood was allotted t o Mrs. C.W. Thoeny, but during those few years she proved the full devotion and sacrifice o f which she was capable as a loyal and true woman. Eva Mattausch was born at Fountain Cit y on September 28, 1889, and at four years of age she removed with her parents, Mr. and Mrs . Joseph Mattausch, to their farm in the town of Alma, near the Gilmanton town line. Since h er marriage she has resided with her husband on their farm. Three children were born to her , Alma, Lillian, and Lorraine, who barely escaped suffering the fate of their parents when in fluenza invaded their home. After an illness of two weeks Mrs. Thoeny gave birth to another d aughter, which safely survived the crisis, although the mother gave up her life shortly after , passing away on Wednesday afternoon, March 26, shortly after her husband succumbed to the s ame disease. Deceased leaves surviving her the four orphan children mentioned above, als o her parents, Mr.and Mrs. Joseph Mattausch of the town of Alma her sister, Mrs. John Voss o f Gilmanton, and her brothers, Edward now in Texas, Joseph of the town of Alma, and William F . Mattausch of the city of Alma.(Buffalo County Journal Wisconsin, pg1, 3 April 1919)

Eva L Mattausch Thoeny is the grandmother of Donna (Pank) Carothers, who is registar of deed s for Buffalo County, Alma, Wisconsin. 1996

Eva married Christian William Thoeny, son of Jacob Thoeny and Caroline Schultz, on 30 Mar 1912. Christian was born on 7 Dec 1888 in Waumandee, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 25 Mar 1919 in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 30, and was buried on 28 Mar 1919 in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Christ William Thoeny, a well known and respected citizen of Gilmanton township, Buffalo C ounty, where he is prosperously engaged in agricultural pursuits, his farm lying in section 2 4, was born in Waumandee township, this county, December 7, 1888. His parents were Jacob an d Lena (Schultz) Thoeny, his father being a blacksmith, which occupation he followed for thir ty-eight years. Both parents are still living, being residents of Mondovi village. Of their n ine children three are now deceased, survivors being Chist W., Romie, Mabel, Eva, Linda and W ilma. Christ William Thoeny acquired the elements of an English education in the district sch ool, after which for twelve years he worked for others, both as blacksmith and farmer. When 2 4 years old he bought a farm of 172 acres in section 36, Gilmanton township, which he operate d until the fall of 1917, having 135 acres cleared and the balance in woodland. He then sol d the place and bought his present farm of seventy-two acres in section 25, Gilmanton townshi p, where he is engaged in mixed farming, mostly dairying and the raising of swine and horse s for the market. He has an adequate set of buildings and his operations are yielding good fi nancial results. On March 30, 1912, Mr. Thoeny married to Eva Mattausch, who was born in Foun tain City, this county, September 28, 1889, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Herdeg) Mattausch. T heir family circle has been enlarged by the birth of three children: Alma, born January 27, 1 913; Lillian, September 23, 1914; and Lorraine, July 23, 1916. The religious affiliations o f the family are with the Methodist church. (Source: History of Buffalo and Pepin Counties, W isconsin) (Printed 1919)

CHRIST W. THOENY

Christ W. Thoeny was born in the town of Waumandee on March 17, 1888, and later resided wi th his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Thoeny on their farm in the town of Lincoln. His marriag e to Miss Eva Mattausch took place on March 30, 1912. After residing on their farm in Littl e Waumandee Valley in the town of Lincoln, he removed with his family about a year ago to th e farm which he purchased in the town of Gilmanton. During recent years he won a deserved rep utation as an enterprising farmer, a good citizen and a desirable neighbor. To his family h e was always a kind and devoted husband and father. Suddenly stricken with influenza in the p rime of his life, when apparently in robust health and attending industriously to the strenuo us duties of farm life, he was unable to resist the merciless ravages of the disease, and h e passed away at three O'clock a.m., on Tuesday, March 25. From the woman of his choice h e was not parted even in death, for his wife followed him to the Great Beyond the next day. T ogether they were laid in their last resting place in the Gilmanton cemetery, funeral service s being held on Friday, March 28, Rev. F.A. Trautman officiating.

37. Henry William Mattausch (William "Willum"7, Joseph1) was born on 7 Sep 1879 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 27 Apr 1956 in Neillsville, Clark County, Wisconsin at age 76, and was buried in Greenwood , Clark County, Wisconsin.

Henry Mattausch, who is successfully engaged in a general mercantile business at Pragg, Li ncoln township, Buffalo County, as a member of the firm of Miller & Mattausch, was born in Pr aag, this county, Sept. 6, 1879, son of William and Gertrude (Tillman) Mattausch, who were bo rn respectively in Austria and the United States. They had six children: Henry, Joseph, Gusta , Nichols, Ella and Julia, the last mentioned of whom died in infancy. Henry Mattausch acquir ed his education in the school of his district and was associated with his father on the latt er's farm in Lincoln township until 1906, when he entered into his present business as a part ner with Edward Miller. This enterprise has proved successful and the firm now carries a stoc k worth about $10,000 and have a good store building, with a saloon in connection with it. Mr . Mattausch owns a good house in which he resides, and is now serving as town treasurer of Li ncoln township. He was married Nov. 27, 1909, to Emelia Miller, who was born in Clark County , daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Herbel) Mueller, the former of whom is now living at the a ge of 69 years, the latter being deceased. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Mueller were George , Albert, Louisa (deceased), Edward, Emelia (Mrs. Mattausch), Theodore, Arthur and Calvin, T o Mr. and Mrs. Mattausch two children have been born: Lester H. Feb 3, 1913, and Dolores, Ma y 18, 1914. (Source: History of Buffalo and Pepin Counties, Wisconsin) (Printed 1919)

OBITUARY

Henry William Mattausch

Henry William Mattausch was born September 6, 1879 in the town of Lincoln, Buffalo County , son of William and Gertrude Mattausch. He passed away at 4:15 p.m., Saturday, April 27, four days after entering Memorial Hospita l in Neillsville. Services were held at the Emmanuel Ev. And Reformed Church West of Greenwood. Rev. Charle s Koch delivered the sermon. Two Selections were sung by the choir, "Abide With Me" and "Saf e In The Arms of Jesus". Mrs. Walter Schwartz was the accompanist. Burial was in the West Side Church Cemetery. Mr. Mattausch was married to Emelia Miller November 27, 1909 at the home of his parents i n the town of Lincoln. He attended the rural school at Pragg and lived most of his life in th at community, excepting for a year the family spent in Texas. He was a member of the Lincoln town board and served as treasurer and assessor for 15 year s. He was a member of the Praag school district for eight years. He belonged to the Modern Wo odman Lodge. For 22 years he was a partner in the Miller-Mattausch General Store with his brother Joe a nd brother-in-law, the late Ed Miller. After the business was sold he turned to farming and t hen retired several years later. At the age of 15 years he started to play the violin and with his father and brother enter tained at many parties and weddings. The Mueller-Mattausch orchestra was well known throughou t the territory. Members of the orchestra were Mr. Mattausch, his brother Joe and Mr. and Mr . Norman Mueller. He is survived by his wife, Emelia, one son Lester of Milwaukee, one daughter Mrs. Delore s Wendt of Owen, two grandchildren, Karen Kay and Judy Ann; his mother, Gertrude of Pragg wh o is 97 years old; two brothers, Joseph and Nikolas, both of Pragg. One sister died in infan cy. Flower girls for the funeral were Karen Kay Wendt, Sandra Miller, Judy Ann Wisynski lan d Barbara Wehrman. Pallbearers were Rudoph Mueller and Paul Langenegger, Praag; George Gross , Alma; Herman Balk, Gilmanton; and Frank Zirzow and Charles Balk, Cochrane. Those from a distance attending the funeral were Mrs. Ella Schmidt, Mrs. Augusta Miller, O rville Miller, Joe Mattausch, Nick Mattausch, Mrs. Gladys Heller, Mr. and Mrs. George Gross , Mr. and Mrs. Norman Mueller, Mrs. Amelia C. Gross, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jonas, and Mrs. Melvi n Schaub, Joe Heller, Oscar Noah, and Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Mueller, all of Alma; Lester Mattausc h, Elinore Wisynski and Judy Ann of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. Claytus Wick, Winona; Mrs. Tilli e L. Haunschild, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Voss, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Balk, Gilmanton; Mrs. Albert Guel tzow and Phyllis, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Plett, Mr. and Mrs. George Plett, Miss Milda and Oscar an d Walter Dieckman of Mondovi, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zirzow, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Balk, Mr. and M rs. Henry Rambath, Cockran; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mann, Alma; Mr. and Mrs. Emil Grentzel, Mrs . Clarence Klick, Independence; and William Balk, Alama, besides many from other places.

Buried in West Side Church Cemetery, Greenwood, Clark County, Wisconsin.

Henry married Amelia Miller, daughter of Peter Mueller and Elizabeth Herbel, on 27 Nov 1909 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Amelia died on 29 Apr 1957.

39. Joseph Andreas "Sepp" Mattausch (William "Willum"7, Joseph1) was born on 28 Mar 1883 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died in Sep 1985 at age 102, and was buried in Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Registration of birth: Vol III, pg 56, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, birth records. Father is li sted as Wilhelm, born Austria. Lived at Pragg, Wisconsin.

Former Alma Area Man Notes 100th Birthday

Joseph "Sepp" Mattausch celebrated his 100 birthday Monday, with a smile on his face an d lots of friends and relatives at his side. Apparently "Sepp", as he's affectionately known , has had that smile for a number of years, for it appeared quite natural there--and apparent ly the friends and relatives are many, for the lines of people which came to see this man rea ch this rare milestone seemed endless. Sepp is now a resident of the Wabasha Nursing Home an d with the help of the Activities Director Becky Borgwardt and a number of others at the Nurs ing Home, along with the relatives, Sepp had a grand birthday party. Wabasha Mayor John Meisc h was on hand to pay tribute to this former guitar picker-horn player (both at once, no less) . Meisch offered a Proclamation from the city, commemorating this historic occasion. Mat tausch--who was never married and at least to some, including Ms. Borgwardt, that may be th e reason he has lived so long--grew up on a farm near Alma, Wisconsin. His family came from C zechoslovakia and settled near Praag, a tiny community about 13 miles from Alma. Mattausch' s nephew, Orville, who still farms in the Praag area, was on hand for the ceremonies, which w ere attended by many of the Nursing Home residents as well as the many friends and relatives , and related much about his uncle's life. He was most noted for his ability to play th e baritone horn while strumming a guitar. The contraption that he used to accomplish this fet e, was on hand at the Nursing Home Monday. It features three foot pedals, each attached t o a string which depressed the valves on the horn. In this way, he could free his hands for p laying the guitar. He apparently loved to play for wedding dances, his nephew recalled . He seldom plays the guitar anymore, Borgwardt noted, but he does some chords on the piano n ow and then. He got his nickname, according to Miller, from a Bohemian pronunciation o f Joseph. They used to say "Joe-sepp" and thus, the nickname Sepp. The party was a happ y one. Folks came steadily to greet Sepp and others looked at many pictures of the homestead , the family gatherings, and so forth. One lady asked him if he could remember her. "Why by g olly, ya 'oughta" she chuckled, "I used to come over and ask ya to dance all the time at the m ballroom dances we went to!" referring to an era of fun that probably has been forgotten b y many. And apparently, he must have been quite the popular guy, also. (source: The Cochrane- Fountain City Recorder, Thursday April 7, 1983)

JOSEPH MATTAUSCH

March 28, 1983 was a special day at the Wabasha Nursing Home as it marked the 100th birt hday of Joseph Mattausch. He was born in Praag, Wisconsin, Joseph who was nicknamed "Sepp" b y family and friends was raised on a farm with is two brothers and three sisters. Sepp and hi s sister founded the first general store named Miller-Mattausch General Store at Praag. As Se pp preferred to work outside he was given the job of picking up supplies and delivering goods , but with a horse drawn cart and after the turn of the century, a motorized truck. His hobb y was playing in a band. His instrument was the guitar but in time he also played the bariton e for which he built a frame so he could play it with his feet while strumming the guitar. Se pp retired at the Wabasha Nursing Home March 11, 1980, where he continues to enjoy life to th e fullest. (source: Wabasha Nursing Home News, March 30, 1983)

41. Nicolaus Mattausch "Nick" (William "Willum"7, Joseph1) was born in 1888, died in 1968 at age 80, and was buried in Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Mattausch-Veraguth Wedding

On Tuesday occurred the marriage of Miss May Veraguth to Mr. Nicolas Mattausch of the tow n of Lincoln. The ceremony took place at the Lutheran Church parsonage, Fountain City, at on e o'clock p.m. Rev. August Vollbrecht of the Lutheran Church officiated. Witnesses to the cer emony Miss Delores Mattausch, Praag , niece of the groom, and Mr. Chester Veraguth, brother o f the bride. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Veraguth, town of Buffalo, and had been s taying at home assisting with the duties of the farm. The groom has been employed as a farm l aborer. For her dress the bride chose white satin, with a veil held in place with orange blossoms . Her bouquet was made up of lilies, pink roses and baby's breath. The bridesmaids wore a dre ss of pink satin and wore a corsage bouquet of mixed flowers. The groom and his attendant wor e suits of navy blue. A wedding supper was held at the brides's home in the evening to which only near relative s were invited. A wedding dance to which their friends were welcome was held in the evening a t the Becker's Wayside Pavilion, the Smiling Stars orchestra furnishing the music. Mr. and Mrs. Mattausch will make their home this winter with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Heller, t he latter being a sister of the bride. The wish of their many friends is that they may have a long and successful wedded life.

Nicolaus married May Veraguth, daughter of Theodore Veraguth, in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. May was born in 1909, died in 1966 at age 57, and was buried in Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

54. Adolph Plett (Theresa Mattausch "Tracy"9, Joseph1) was born on 7 Feb 1879 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 29 Dec 1951 in Menomonie, Wisconsin at age 72, and was buried in Mondovi, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes:

SERVICES THURSDAY FOR ADOLPH PLETT

Funeral services for Adolph Plett, who died Dec 29 at the Graff Nursing Home near Menomoni e where he had been a patient for three weeks, were held Thursday, at the Colby Funeral hom e in Mondovi, the Rev Mr. A.G. Hemer officiating. Burial was a Oak Park cemetery, Mondovi. H e had been in ill health for about ten years. Plett was born Feb 7, 1879 in Gilmanton, an d lived in Gilmanton and Mondovi all his life. He had been engaged in farming. He is survive d by four brothers, George, Mondovi; Joseph and Edgar, town of Albany, and Elvin, Newport, Id aho; three sisters Mrs. Henry Johnson, Mondovi, Mrs Frank Auer, Buffalo City and Helen, tow n of Albany (Newspaper and date unknown)

General Notes: Joseph C. Plett, proprietor of a fine general stock farm of 320 acres in sections 29, 30 , 31 and 32, Albany township, Pepin County, was born in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, near Gilma nton, Oct. 24, 1879. His parents were George and Theresa (Mattausch) Plett, the father bein g a native of Germany and the mother of Switzerland. They were married, however in Wisconsin , George Plett coming to America when a young man and locating near Gilmanton, where he resid ed for about two years. Later he bought land in Buffalo County and was engaged in farming the re until about 1900, when he moved to the farm in Albany township, Pepin County, now occupie d by his son Joseph. He became quite a prosperous citizen being the owner of several farms, b ut finally retired and is now living in Mondovi. Joseph C. Plett was the third born in his pa rents' family of nine children. He attended district school in Buffalo County, and lived wit h his father until 21 years old, helping him to operate his extensive farms. After his marria ge he settled on the place where he now lives which he is operating as a general stock farm , breeding Durham cattle, Shropshire sheep and other good stock. He devotes all his working h ours to the farm and so far taken no part in local government affairs. In 1918 Mr. Plett erec ted a fine residence of nine rooms, of modern construction, and installed with bath, hot an d cold water, furnace heat and electric lights. He has also built a new barn, 24 by 46 feet i n ground dimensions with modern equipment. On June 30, 1909, Mr. Plett was united in marriag e with Emma Scheiner, daughter of Fred and Theresa (Yahn) Schreiner, of Albany. He and his wi fe are the parents of one child Lenora Medora, who was born July 13, 1911. Mrs. Plett's fathe r, Frederick Schreiner, was born on the Schreiner homestead in Albany township, Sept. 10, 186 1, his parents being Charles and Dora Schreiner, well known and respected farming people of t his township. (Source: History of Buffalo and Pepin Counties Wisconsin) (Printed 1919)

Joseph married Emma Schreiner, daughter of Charles Schreiner and Dora, on 30 Jun 1909. Emma was born on 10 Sep 1861 in Albany. Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Reg of birth: Vol IV, pg 292, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, birth records. Could have been bor n 1899, her father born Lincoln, Wisconsin.

Buffalo County Journal 21 April 1921

Miss Alice Ganz of Fountain City & her cousin Miss Lenora Mattausch of Rosalia, Washingt on visited at the Edward Arms home last week.

Lenora married Edwin Fetzner.

92. Edna June Mattausch (William Theabold22, Stephan3, Joseph1) was born on 4 Jun 1895 in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 22 Jun 1994 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington at age 99, and was buried in Washington.

Service for Edna Steen, 99, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Hazen and Jaeger Valley Fu neral Home. Burial will be at Greenwood Memorial Terrace. Mrs. Steen, who was born in Wisconsin, died Wednesday. She moved to Waverly, Wash., area when she was a child. She and her husband lived on a family homestead. She moved to Spokane in 1979. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, Plaza Grange and Zion Lutheran Church in Fairfield. She is survived by two sisters, Anna Irwin of Liberty Lake and Palma Richardson of Spokane.

99. Clara Elizabeth Triesch (Emelia M Mattausch28, Joseph4, Joseph1) was born on 2 Jan 1893 in Colton, Whitman County, Washington, died on 23 Aug 1893 in Colton, Whitman County, Washington, and was buried in Colton, Whitman County, Washington.

General Notes: Clara Elizabeth Triesch, who died in Colton, Washington as an infant is buried in the Colto n Catholic Cemetery. (This is on the cemetery records: Sec A, Block 23, Lot 1, according to t he cemetery records that was made by Leo Druffel of Colton in September 1980) Don & Scharma l Conley could not find the stone when we went there in September 1984. (She is buried beside her Grandmother, Mary Grun Triesch Schaaf)

baptism certificate reads as follows:

On the 8th of April 1894 I baptized a son of Simon Triesch and M Emilie Madausch who was born on Feb 20th 1894. He was given the name of Joseph Peter and his Godparents were Joseph Schaaf and M. Catherine Schaaf.

(signed) J. Frei Pastor

A note on above record says that Mrs Eliz Schaaf Triesch baptized an infant who died soon after. This may refer to the baby Clara Triesch who died in Aug of "93.

Noted events in her life were:

• She was baptized in Colton, Whitman County, Washington.

100. Joseph Peter Triesch "Joe" (Emelia M Mattausch28, Joseph4, Joseph1) was born on 20 Feb 1894 in Colton, Whitman County, Washington, died on 24 Jun 1976 in Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington at age 82, and was buried in Richland, Benton County, Washington. The cause of his death was Cancer.

General Notes: Joseph Peter Triesch, his mother, father, brothers and sisters left Colton, Washington sometime after 1907. Joseph was baptized in the Catholic church in Colton, Washington or Uniontown , Washington, by Father J.L. Frei, arrived in Benton City, Washington in 1912. Between 1907 and 1912 the family lived in Mesa, Washington and Selah, Washington. We do not know which place he lived first but think that it was in Mesa, Washington. Attended Marquette School in Yakima, Washington.

Mesa, Washington was called Judson, Washington in 1900.

On 1 Aug 1917 Joseph Triesch joined the U.S. Army in Prosser, Washington and took his training at Camp Lewis, Washington and then assembled at Fort Walla Walla, Washington. Then on to France and Germany to fight in WW I. He was discharged from the Army, 29 June 1919, at Camp Lewis, Washington.

Joseph Triesch was a barber in Tacoma, Washington before moving back to Benton City, Washington with his wife, Mahala Winnifred Byers and their young son, Otto Joseph Triesch.

Simon Martin Triesch, Joseph's father, lived with Joseph and his wife until a short time before his death. Then he went to live with his daughter, Theresa. Simon Martin Triesch died in 1935.

The following is from a newspaper clipping in September 1926: "Joe and Winnifred Triesch traded their Benton City property for a poultry farm on the coast to Mr. Whitehead. A going away party was held for them with 125 people attending."

Joseph P. Triesch, 100 Kiona Ave., Benton City, died Thursday, June 24, 1976 at the Veterans Hospital in Walla Walla, being born in Colton, Whitman County, February 20, 1894. He came to Benton City in 1912 and was employed variously, enlisting in the Army in WWI serving overseas in France. He was employed by General Electric on the Hanford Project as a custodian, retiring in 1959. He was a member of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church in Benton City and was a member of Muernice Wilson Post No. 115 of the American Legion, active in the civic life in Benton City. Surviving are his wife, Winnifred L. Triesch, and son, Otto Triesch, at home; daughter, Mrs. Don (Scharmal) Conley of Kennewick; sister, Mrs. A.T. Moran, Milton-Freewater, Ore.; and four grandchildren. Following Rosary on Monday at the church at 7 p.m., Requiem Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m . Tuesday in St Francis Xavier Cabrini Church with the Rev. Msgr. William J. Sweeney celebrant. Burial was made in the Sunset Memorial Gardens on the by-pass highway in Richland by bearers; Ernest Feuerborn, Milton Epperson, Lacy Allen, Richard Howard, Thomas Mathews, George Lanman; and honorary bearers Ercy Morse and Walter Krom of Post 115, American Legion arrangements by Einan's Funeral Home. Thus comes to an end the saga of life of a worthy husband, father and friend. (Source: Benton City Times, Benton City, Washington, July 1, 1976)

Baptism certificate reads as follows:

On the 8th of April 1894 I baptized a son of Simon Triesch and M Emilie Madausch who was born on Feb 20th 1894. He was given the name of Joseph Peter and his Godparents were Joseph Schaaf and M. Catherine Schaaf.

• He was baptized on 8 Apr 1894 in Colton, Whitman County, Washington.

• Deed: 31 Jan 1922, Prosser, Benton County, Washington.

Joseph married Mahala Winnifred "Winnie" Byers, daughter of Lee Alonzo Byers and Lora Ellen Bachler, on 18 Nov 1921 in Seattle, King County, Washington. Mahala was born on 19 Mar 1903 in Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, died on 4 Feb 1984 in Kennewick, Benton County, Washington at age 80, and was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Richland, Benton County, Washington. The cause of her death was Cancer.

General Notes: Mahala Winnifred Byers was an instructor of Piano, Tenor Banjo, Hawaiian Guitar, Mandolin and Ukulele at a studio at 2709 46th Ave SW, Seattle, Washington about 1919. Prior to her marriage she used the last name of Luhman.

Mahala was registered in room 4 of Rainier School, second grade, of Seattle Public Schools. School opened Tuesday 7 September 1909.

Mahala was born in the house of her grandparents, Phillip Bachler and Jane Bates Parker Bachler, near Plattsmouth, Nebraska, 19 March 1903. The house was located on Telegraph Road which is now (1996) 12th & Horning Road. (Don & Scharmal Conley have a photo of the land the house was on)

Mahala Winnifred Byers was also known as: Winnifred Marie Luhman, Winnifred Luhman. Mahala Winnifred Byers was not adopted by the Luhman family.

Mahala Winnifred Byers became a Catholic and was baptized 25 Dec 1929.

101. Teresa Marie "Tressa" Triesch (Emelia M Mattausch28, Joseph4, Joseph1) was born on 6 Nov 1895 in Colton, Whitman County, Washington, died in 1944 in Prosser, Benton County, Washington at age 49, and was buried in Prosser, Benton County, Washington.

General Notes: Have copy of Birth Return #928, from Whitman County, Washington. It states the following; Dat e of Birth: November 6th, Place of Birth: 9 miles from Uniontown. Sex: Female, Color: White , Alive or stillborn: Alive, Legitimate or Illegitimate: Legitimate Mother's maiden Name: Emilia Mattausch, Mother's age at last birthday: 27 years, Color: White, No of child born to thi s mother: 3rd child, Mother's Birthplace: Fountain City, Wisconsin, Father's Name: Simon Triesch, Father's age at last birthday: 34 years, Color: White, Father's Occupation: Farmer, Fath er's Birthplace: Greimerath Germany, State of Washington, County of Whitman Dated at Uniontow n, Washington, this 8th day of November 1995.

Teresa married Thomas Oral Montgomery on 20 Dec 1919 in Benton County, Washington. Thomas was born on 8 Jan 1895 in Stayton, Marion County, Oregon, died on 7 Aug 1975 in Pasco, Franklin County, Washington at age 80, and was buried in Prosser, Benton County, Washington.

+ 171 M i. Douglas James Montgomery was born on 21 Dec 1920 in Prosser, Benton County, Washington, died on 23 Dec 1984 in Kennewick, Benton County, Washington at age 64, and was buried on 27 Dec 1984 in Benton City, Benton County, Washington.

102. Edward Jacob Triesch "Ed" (Emelia M Mattausch28, Joseph4, Joseph1) was born on 26 Aug 1897 in Colton, Whitman County, Washington, died on 10 Dec 1951 in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington at age 54, and was buried in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington.

Edward married Louise La Plante, daughter of Dennis La Plante and Mary Langlois, on 16 Feb 1920 in Lemmon, South Dakota. Louise was born on 20 Apr 1901 in Lemmon, South Dakota, died on 19 Sep 1977 in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington at age 76, and was buried in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 173 F i. Esther Marie Triesch was born on 5 Jan 1921 in Prosser, Benton County, Washington, died on 25 Jun 2002 in Shelton, Mason County, Washington at age 81, and was buried on 27 Jun 2002 in Sunset Memorial Park, Hoquiam, Washington.

+ 175 M iii. Lawrence Triesch was born on 27 Feb 1924 in Prosser, Benton County, Washington, died on 16 Feb 1996 in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington at age 71, and was buried on 21 Feb 1996 in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington.

+ 176 M iv. Melvin Gene Triesch was born on 8 Nov 1927 in Prosser, Benton County, Washington and died on 12 Apr 2004 in Spanaway, Pierce County, Washington at age 76.

+ 177 M v. Louis Vernon Triesch was born on 21 Apr 1930 in Prosser, Benton County, Washington and died on 24 Nov 1962 at age 32.

103. Amalia Marie "Mollie" Triesch (Emelia M Mattausch28, Joseph4, Joseph1) was born on 6 Oct 1899 in Colton, Whitman County, Washington, died on 9 Oct 1992 in Hermiston, Umatilla County, Oregon at age 93, and was buried on 12 Oct 1992 in Prosser, Benton County, Washington.

General Notes: Amalia Marie "Mollie" Triesch first communion from St Josepha Church in North Yakima, (now Yakima) Washington on 23 April 1911. Attended school at Benton City, Washington in 1918. Live d on Corral Creek Highlands near Benton City, Washington. Mollie and Alven Moran eloped.

I certify that, according to the Records of St. Gall's Church, in the city of Colton, State of Washington. Mary Amalia Triesch daughter of Simon Triesch Father, and Emilia Mattausch Moth er, was born in the City of Colton, State of Washington on the 6 day of October 1899 and was baptized by Rev. James Frei in this Church on 8 day of October, in accord with the rites o f the Roman Catholic Church. The sponsors being Frank Esser and Amalia Schaaf. Date 2 July 19 51. George W. Mevis, Pastor. This document was copied 21 July 1992 from Mollie Triesch Mora n papers which were in the possession of her daughter, Veta Moran Montgomery. Mollie is the correct spelling. Mary was probably a baptismal name.

106. Elmer Michael (Therisia M Mattausch "Tracy"31, Joseph4, Joseph1) was born on 2 Sep 1898, died on 22 Sep 1919 at age 21, and was buried on 24 Sep 1919 in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Elmer Mattausch died young after taking poison because of a breakup with a girlfriend. (Source: Alma Thoeny Gross, she attended the funeral.)

108. Oscar Robert Dieckman (Pauline M Mattausch "Polly"34, Joseph4, Joseph1) was born on 25 Aug 1902 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 10 Apr 1989 in Mondovi, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 86, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

109. Walter William Dieckman (Pauline M Mattausch "Polly"34, Joseph4, Joseph1) was born on 3 Feb 1906 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 18 May 1959 in Mondovi, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 53, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Walter Dieckman never married. Died at Mondovi Hospital. Source: Etta Dieckman, Mondovi, Wisconsin, April 1997. Gilmanton, Wisconsin is in "French Valley".

110. Milda Anna Dieckman (Pauline M Mattausch "Polly"34, Joseph4, Joseph1) was born on 21 Jul 1911 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 26 Jun 1987 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin at age 75, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

Lorraine married Miles Ludwig Pank Sr, son of William Pank and Emelia Giese. Miles was born on 17 Apr 1903 in Alma, Buffalo County, Wisconsin and died on 27 Jul 1996 in Alma, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 93.

Evangeline married Sherman John Ludwigson, son of Nels C Ludwigson and Rachel S Strand. Sherman was born on 24 May 1917 in Nelson, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, was baptized in Lyster Lutheran Church, Nelson, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 23 Jun 1990 at age 73, and was buried in Alma Memorial Cemetery, Alma, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

118. Delores Mattausch (Henry William37, William "Willum"7, Joseph1) was born on 18 May 1914 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Reg of birth: Vol 9, pg 284, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. birth records. Her mother and fathe r born in Praag, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. her father was age 35 her mother Amelia was age 3 1.

151. Willis E. Mattausch (Ewald71, Gustave13, Joseph1) was born in 1931 in Fairfield, Washington, died on 4 Oct 1998 at age 67, and was buried in Woodland Cemetery, Deer Park, Washington.

General Notes: OBITUARY

Willis Mattausch

Funeral for Willis E. Mattausch, 67, is planned for 2 p.m. at Riplinger Funeral Home. Buri al will follow at Woodland Cemetery in Deer Park. Born in Fairfield, Mr. Mattausch died Sunday. He was a long-haul truck driver for Darigold and also worked as a dispatcher. Survivors include his wife, Donna; three daughters, Marlene Palmer of Spokane, Earline Car ter of Blaine, Wash; and Joline Dixon of Loon Lake; two stepdaughters, Romana Field of Spoka ne and Debbie Corey of Newport, Wash; a brother, Lawrence Mattausch of Cusick, Wash.; a sist er, Audrey Hutchins of Palo Alto, Calif; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grand children.

160. Allen Mattausch (Edwin Frank89, Frank Louis21, Stephan3, Joseph1) was born about 1930 and died on 23 Jan 1997 in Waverly, Spokane County, Washington about age 67.

General Notes: As of 1992, lives in Fairfield, Washington.

Waverly Couple Found Killed

Shotgun blasts early Thursday killed two southern Spokane County residents who had baked p ies for the elderly and delivered bread to the needy Two young men who accepted food, shelter and friendship from Allen and Trudy Mattausch ar e in jail, suspected of gunning down the well-known couple in their Waverly farmhouse. Residents from Rockford to Tekoa, Wash., shook their heads in disbelief as news of the sla yings spread across the Palouse. They wondered aloud about a world in which caring people suc h as the Mattauschs could meet such a violent end. "Why someone would murder them, I don't know," said neighbor Herman Holling, 91. "They wer e so damn good-hearted." Cheyenne T. Brown, 20, and his friend, 19-year-old K.C. Therriault, were booked into the c ounty jail on suspicion of first-degree murder. They are scheduled to make their first appear ance in District Court today Friends and relatives said the victims had allowed Brown, a convicted felon, to live i n a mobile home on their 6-acre farm for the past several months. He did odd jobs for room an d board, according to the victims' son, Richard Mattausch. The couple even forgave Brown afte r he stole their pickup truck last October, their son said. Brown served 60 days in jail and was ordered to pay Allen Mattausch $640 in restitution fo r the theft, according to court records. But Richard Mattausch said his parents decided to "l et bygones be bygones." They invited Brown back to the farm at 36815 S. Dunn Road to work of f the debt. "Dad said, 'You come down, and we'll make this right,' " Richard Mattausch said . "He wasn't exactly a man who went to church every Sunday, but he lived it." Sheriffs deputi es said Therriault recently moved in with Brown. The slain couple, married 42 years, were well-known for their generosity in the farm town s of southern Spokane County. "If there is any role model you would wish for in our society, they would be it, " Richar d Mattausch said. "They didn't have a dime, but they always had room for an extra plate at th e table." Allen Mattausch, 66, was an active member of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter an d was willing to volunteer to help anyone who needed it, friends said. Latah Mayor Chuck Croc kett, who knew the man for nearly 50 years, said Mattausch would buy day-old bread from loca l bakeries and deliver it to low-income residents throughout the Palouse. "If someone neede d help, he was right there, " said Crockett, choking back tears. This past September, the retired postal worker, farmer and Army Veteran was named an All-A merican Post Commander of the VFW. Trudy Mattausch, 63, worked as a cook at the Good Samaritan nursing home in Fairfield an d used to take home-baked cookies and pies in for the staff and residents. "She was a wonderf ul lady with a great sense of humor," said Virginia Langston, Good Samaritan administrator. " We'll miss them both desperately." Sheriff John Goldman called the slayings a "very heinous crime" that "terrified this smal l community." The shootings apparently occurred sometime before dawn in a first-floor bedroom of the Mat tausch home, Goldman said. Both victims were shot in the head. The Sheriff would not say whet her they were killed in their sleep. One of the couple's four sons discovered their bodies ab out 3:30 a.m., when he arrived at the house to pick up something, Goldman said. The son, wh o wasn't identified, told deputies he saw his parents' pickup truck heading north on U.S. Hig hway 195 as he was driving south from Spokane. Later that day, Officer Ray Harding was patrolling near Mission Park in Spokane when he no ticed two men in a two-tone Ford pickup acting suspiciously, Goldman said. Harding was follow ing the truck when an all-points bulletin came over the radio alerting authorities to be on t he lookout for the stolen truck. The officer stopped the truck and took Brown and Therriaul t into custody. Police and sheriffs deputies reportedly found two guns in the pickup. Brown has a history of felony convictions dating back to 1995. He served time for forger y and car theft, records show. In November, a state corrections officer urged a judge to kee p the repeat offender behind bars for as long as possible. Brown is continuing to go about hi s non-compliant anti-social behavior, Larry Young wrote in a memorandum. Information about Th erriault was sketchy Thursday. He has no felony convictions in Spokane County, and deputies a re unsure of his connection to Brown. "We've heard reports that they're both from Montana, s o maybe they know each other from there," said sheriff's spokesman Dave Reagan. Many people who knew the Mattauschs said they weren't suprise Brown was involved in thei r deaths. "He just wasn't the type of person I would have felt comfortable with," said Mayo r Crockett, who met Brown last November. "Apparently he was someone who led Alllen to believ e he was in need. He took him under his wing and trusted him." A group gathered at the Waverly tavern for coffee Thursday morning speculated that was th e couple's undoing. "Kindness killed them," said one woman, shaking her head. "Kindness kille d them." (Source: The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Washington, Friday, January 24, 1997)

Noted events in his life were:

• Murdered: Waverly, Spokane County, Washington.

Allen married Gertrude Berner "Trudy" about 1954. Gertrude was born about 1933 and died on 23 Jan 1997 in Waverly, Spokane County, Washington about age 64.

171. Douglas James Montgomery (Teresa Marie "Tressa" Triesch101, Emelia M Mattausch28, Joseph4, Joseph1) was born on 21 Dec 1920 in Prosser, Benton County, Washington, died on 23 Dec 1984 in Kennewick, Benton County, Washington at age 64, and was buried on 27 Dec 1984 in Benton City, Benton County, Washington.

General Notes: OBITUARY

Douglas J. Montgomery

Douglas J. Montgomery died Sunday at the Kennewick Life Care Center. He was 64. He was a l ongtime area resident who lived on 8th Avenue in Benton City. Born in Prosser, he received his early schooling in Benton City. He entered the armed serv ices in 1942, and was later employed in various jobs in the Yakima Valley. In 1948 he return ed to Benton City and was employed in the Hanford area until his retirement in 1978. He is survived by his son Michael Montgomery of Tracy, Calif., and a daughter, Linda Grec i of Livermore, Calif,; and by a sister, Pat Weber of Kennewick. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at Mueller's Chapel of the Falls in Kennewick. A fu neral mass is scheduled Thursday at 2 p.m. at Benton City Xavier Catholic Church.

175. Lawrence Triesch (Edward Jacob Triesch "Ed"102, Emelia M Mattausch28, Joseph4, Joseph1) was born on 27 Feb 1924 in Prosser, Benton County, Washington, died on 16 Feb 1996 in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington at age 71, and was buried on 21 Feb 1996 in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington.

General Notes: WENATCHEE:-Lawrence Wilhelm Triesch, 71, of Wenatchee died Friday, Feb 16, 1996, in Central W ashington Hospital. He was born at Mabton, Wash., on Feb 27 1924, to Edward J. Triesch a nd Louise (LaPlante) Triesch. He graduated from Prosser High School. He enlisted in th e U.S. Navy in 1941 and received an injury which cost him his right eye. Following a medica l discharge he moved to Monitor. He worked on various farms in the Monitor and Wenatche e Valley as an orchard worker and worked in the packing sheds. Mr Triesch was a crosswor d enthusiast and was active in bowling until bad health forced him to quit. Survivors in clude three brothers, Ray of Wenatchee, Richard of Sumner, and Mel of Tacoma; two sisters, Es ther Clair of Shelton and Mary Worley of Elk, Wash; one aunt, Edith LaPlante of Lewiston, Ida ho; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Cheryl Frank of Wenatchee. H e was preceded in death by one brother. Arrangements are by Betts Funeral Home, Wenatche e.

LAWRENCE WILHELM TRIESCH

Services of commemoration will be held at 1 pm, Wed, Feb 21, 1996 at Wenatchee City Ceme tery with Rev John Sterk officiating. Viewing will be held Tues, from noon until 3pm at the f uneral home. Services are under the direction of Betts Funeral Home.

176. Melvin Gene Triesch (Edward Jacob Triesch "Ed"102, Emelia M Mattausch28, Joseph4, Joseph1) was born on 8 Nov 1927 in Prosser, Benton County, Washington and died on 12 Apr 2004 in Spanaway, Pierce County, Washington at age 76. The cause of his death was Cancer.

Janet married James Robert Chester. James was born on 15 Aug 1947 in Sunnyside, Yakima County, Washington, died on 20 Dec 1994 in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington at age 47, and was buried in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington.

General Notes: (Mac S. Vansickle (Grandson of Patricia Mae Montgomery) was injured in a bicycle-auto acciden t. He died a few days later in Kadlec Medical Center in Richland, Washington. He was the Grea t Grandson of Teresa Triesch.)